The analysis highlighted that bee-killing pesticides are present in 85% of rivers in England, raising concerns about their environmental impact and the safety of the food chain.
Research indicates that while neonicotinoids are banned in Europe, they have been consistently used in the UK since 2021, putting pressure on ecosystems.
Green groups have expressed concern about the rise in detection rates of neonicotinoids in rivers, correlating it with decreasing testing efforts, revealing systemic environmental neglect.
Regions with concentrated sugar beet farming show particularly high levels of pesticide detection, underscoring how agricultural practices are affecting local water sources and biodiversity.
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